Brand Name(s)

Amerinet Choice Diltiazem Hydrochloride

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to diltiazem.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how long you will receive the medicine.

An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.

A nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV injections will give your medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®), beta-blockers (Inderal®, Tenormin®), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), or carbamazepine (Tegretol®, Carbatrol®).

Warnings While Using This Medicine

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney or liver problems, low blood pressure, or other heart problems.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Burning or itching where the IV is placed

Fast or irregular heartbeat

Feeling faint or lightheaded

Skin rash or itching

Swelling in face, lips, or throat

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Constipation or diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

Sweating , dry mouth, or thirst

Unusual dreams or trouble sleeping

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Version Info

Last Reviewed on 06/12/2013

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